In the midst of exceptional drought and the heat wave that the Kingdom is experiencing, fires broke out in several forests in the north of the country, said the Agency in a statement, noting that these are forests located in the provinces of Taza, Larache, Tetouan, Ouezzane and Chefchaouen.

For the fifth consecutive day, the various teams fighting forest fires under the various departments and institutions continue, according to a well-developed strategy, to ensure the effectiveness of land and air interventions and this, despite the high temperatures, the difficulty of the terrain and the chergui wind, said the same source.

The damaged area has reached, since Wednesday evening until Sunday, July 17, 6,600 hectares, said the ANEF, adding that the efforts of the intervention teams have focused, first, on securing the douars near the forests burned and the preservation of their property. Thus, 20 douars were evacuated in a proactive manner.